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Nigerian-Born striker Alvian Okoro set to join Juventus

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Oluwaseun Oyediji

Nigerian-Born striker Alvian Okoro set to join Juventus

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigerian-born striker Alvian Okoro is on the brink of completing a move to Italian Serie A giants Juventus.

The 19-year-old forward arrived in Turin on Tuesday afternoon to undergo medical examinations, after which he will be officially unveiled as a Juventus player.

Born in 2005 to Nigerian parents in Italy, Okoro rose to prominence with an impressive season at Vis Pesaro.

His standout performances have earned him a place with Juventus’ Next Gen squad, where he will begin his journey with the club.

While born and raised in Italy, Okoro remains eligible to represent Nigeria at all levels of international football.

Further details on his contract and official presentation will be announced by Juventus in due course.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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